Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play-around
phrasal verb
/pleɪ əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To engage in playful activity or to spend time in a carefree manner.
Examples
- We decided to play around at the park instead of doing our homework.
- He was just playing around with his guitar before the show started.
- She told him to stop playing around and focus on his work.
Meaning
The term ‘play-around’ can refer to either indulging in fun and leisure or not taking something seriously, often implying a lack of commitment to an activity or relationship.
Synonyms
- fool around
- mess around
- have fun
- dilly-dally
